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P720 DJB

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,646 mi
Last recorded92,646 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,419 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,744 miles

o/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,397 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2008 89,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,352 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 84,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake hose ferrules corroded

chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,335 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P720 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P720 DJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P720 DJB registered?

P720 DJB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P720 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 DJB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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